What percentage of planning applications does Swindon approve?

Swindon approves approximately 95% of planning applications, based on 4,549 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Swindon decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 4,549 planning decisions published by Swindon.

What is the refusal rate for Swindon planning applications?

Swindon refuses approximately 5% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Swindon?

The average planning application in Swindon takes 7.3 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 641 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Swindon compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Swindon

2 days ago

Erection of single storey rear extension.

S/HOU/26/0757 · St Andrews West & Tadpole

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of an ancillary office to facilitate staff and associated works.

S/26/0751 · Upper Stratton

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of single storey rear extension. Two storey side extension.

S/HOU/26/0748 · Old Town & Lawn

Approved

4 days ago

Erection of single storey front/rear extensions and associated works.

S/HOU/26/0766 · Walcot

Approved

4 days ago

Proposed internal and external alterations to existing outbuilding together with

S/HOU/26/0726 · Wroughton & Wichelstowe

Approved

4 days ago

Erection of single storey rear extension.

S/HOU/26/0730 · Walcot

Approved

4 days ago

Conversion of garage to residential annexe.

S/HOU/26/0705 · St Andrews West & Tadpole

Approved

4 days ago

Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extensions (retrosp

S/HOU/26/0728 · Old Town & Lawn

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 4,549 planning decisions made by Swindon from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Swindon planning approval rates page.

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